diplomacy&development

Son Excellence Vasyl Hamianin, Ambassadeur d'Ukraine en République Démocratique du Congo’ s'adressant à la presse congolaise Ce mardi 29 avril, Son Excellence Vasyl Hamianin, Ambassadeur d'Ukraine en République Démocratique du Congo’ s'est adressé à la presse congolaise en tant que premier ambassadeur d’Ukraine en RDC. Il a à cette occasion exprimé la volonté claire de son pays de développer une coopération sincère et ambitieuse avec la RDC, dans des domaines essentiels comme la santé, l’agriculture, l’éducation, l’économie, la culture, et bien d’autres encore. L’Ukraine est prête selon Vassyl Vasyl Hamianin à marcher aux côtés de la nation de Lumumba pour bâtir un avenir commun. Son Excellence Vasyl Hamianin, Ambassadeur d'Ukraine en République Démocratique du Congo avec la presse congolaise De la Déclaration de principes pour l’instauration de la paix en RDC en passant par l'importance du role du journaliste et de l'i ncroyable lien entre les Ukrainiens et...

Le Ministère des Affaires étrangères de l’Ukraine salue la signature, le 25 avril 2025 à Washington, de la Déclaration de principes entre les gouvernements de la République Démocratique du Congo et de la République du Rwanda.  Nous considérons cet événement comme une nouvelle étape importante vers un rétablissement rapide de la paix et de la stabilité dans la région des Grands Lacs, conformément aux dispositions de la Résolution 2773 (2025) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies. Nous soulignons l’importance particulière de l’initiative diplomatique des États-Unis d’Amérique, grâce à laquelle la conclusion de ladite Déclaration a été rendue possible dans un délai exceptionnellement court. Nous tenons également à souligner le caractère constructif des négociations qui, à des étapes antérieures, se sont déroulées entre les parties au conflit sous l’égide de l’Union africaine, dans le cadre des processus de Luanda et de Nairobi. Nous saluons en outre les efforts de médiation de l’Ét...

CEO de la Fondation Merck avec ses Anciens Boursiers Kenyans et les Gagnants des Prix des Médias à Nairobi, au Kenya Selon l'OMS, la région africaine ne compte que 1,55 professionnels de santé, médecins, infirmiers et sage-femmes compris, pour 1 000 habitants. La Fondation Merck ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, célèbre la « Journée Mondiale de la Santé » 2025 en partenariat avec les Premières Dames d'Afrique, également Ambassadrices de la Campagne « Plus Qu'une Mère » de la Fondation Merck, avec une forte réaffirmation de son engagement à améliorer et à révolutionner l'accès aux soins de santé en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà grâce à son Programme de Bourses et de Renforcement des Capacités.  Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck, a déclaré : « Depuis plus de 13 ans, la Fondation Merck s'efforce de garantir un accès équitable aux soins de santé grâce à des initiatives d'éducation, de formation et de sen...

11th édition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 As per a WHO, African region has a ratio of only 1.55 health workers including physicians, nurses and midwives per 1000 people. Merck Foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and beyond through their Scholarships and Capacity Building Program.  Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation shared, “ For over last 13 years, our efforts at Merck Foundation have been to ensure equitable access to healthcare through education, training and awareness initiatives that not only helps transform the patientcare landscape in Africa and Asia but also empower communities and medical professionals.   I am proud to s...

HPV is fuelling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone, most participants (71%) were hesitant to receive at least one of the vacines in the country, according to the Vaccine Confidence Report by MSD and Prof. Hannelie Meyer, Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre. (1) The report was launched at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and during the SSA HPV Media Roundtable held during World and Africa Immunisation Week (24–30 April 2025).  Cervical cancer, caused by persistent infection of HPV, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 94% of global cervical cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with sub-Saharan Africa heavily affected. (2) Studies indicate that, globally, ab...

Through participation at the ZITF, FAO will offer in-depth discussions and interactive sessions that align with the core mandate of FAO in Zimbabwe in alignment with national agrifood systems priorities. The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is one of the largest inter-regional annual trade fairs in sub-Saharan Africa. The ZITF provides governments, private sector, development partners, research, academia and the public a multi-international expo platform for trade exchange opportunities in the region. Themed, "Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape," this 65th blue sapphire edition of ZITF will be held from 21 - 26, April 2025 in Bulawayo.  As a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) leading international efforts to defeat hunger, the Food and Agriculture Organization joins the Government of Zimbabwe, UN Country Team, Team Europe and other development partners in exhibiting and participating at this year’s ZITF. “This year, FAO will be hos...

Signing of the visitor book: Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba (Minister of Trade and Industry), Thom Phiri (CCBM Manufacturing Manager), H.E. Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi (Malawi Vice President), Neil French (CCBM MD), Sunil Gupta (CCBA CEO), HE. Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera (Malawi President), Godwin Ngoma (CCBM PACS Director), H.E. Mrs Monica Chakwera (First Lady of Malawi), Ms Christina Zakeyo (Secretary for Trade and Industry) and Ms. Colleen Zamba (Secretary to The President and Cabinet (Chairperson) The new production line uses artificial intelligence (AI) to proactively identify and resolve issues before they cause stoppages, thereby minimising downtime and reducing costs. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited (CCBA) ( www.CCBAGroup.com ), through its subsidiary Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBM), has invested USD14.9 million in a new state-of-the art production line in Lilongwe.  This investment marks a significant advancement in CCBM’s production capacity, allowing it to pr...

  Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social issues while empowering artists across Africa and beyond to use their creativity as a powerful tool for advocacy, education, and fostering a cultural shift within their communities. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 emphasized, “I am delighted to mark ‘World Art Day 2025’ as I strongly believe that art, fashion, and media hold immense power in raising awareness and addressing critical social and health issues—ultimately creating a culture shift in the communities. Art and fashion, to me, go far beyond aesthetics or entertainment, they serve as meaningful to...

Discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, including Germany’s valued support to the Africa CDC, peace and security initiatives, and regional integration efforts. The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, to advance AU–Germany cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, including Germany’s valued support to the Africa CDC, peace and security initiatives, and regional integration efforts. The Chairperson commended Germany’s commitment to both multilateral engagement through the AU & robust bilateral cooperation with AU Member States. They both reaffirmed the importance of AU–EU collaboration as a cornerstone of multilateralism, vital for promoting sustainable development, trade, and shared prosperity. Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and beyond through their Scholarships and Capacity Building Program. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation shared, “For over last 13 years, our efforts at Merck Foundation have been to ensure equitable access to healthcare through education, training and awareness initiatives that not only helps transform the patientcare landscape in Africa and Asia but also empower communities and medical professionals.  I am proud to share that together with our Ambassadors, the First Ladies of Africa, we mark World Health Day every single day of the year by building healthcare capacity and transforming patient care landscape. We achieve this by providing more...

La Fondation Merck, branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, célèbre la « Journée Mondiale de la Santé » 2025 en partenariat avec les Premières Dames d'Afrique, également Ambassadrices de la Campagne « Plus Qu'une Mère » de la Fondation Merck, avec une forte réaffirmation de son engagement à améliorer et à révolutionner l'accès aux soins de santé en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà grâce à son Programme de Bourses et de Renforcement des Capacités. Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck, a déclaré : « Depuis plus de 13 ans, la Fondation Merck s'efforce de garantir un accès équitable aux soins de santé grâce à des initiatives d'éducation, de formation et de sensibilisation qui contribuent non seulement à transformer le paysage des soins aux patients en Afrique et en Asie, mais aussi à autonomiser les communautés et les professionnels de la santé.  Je suis fière de partager qu’en collaboration avec nos Ambassadrices, les Premières Dames d'Afrique,...